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Ch 85. The Venom and The Sanctuary

Penulis: Nayko Ayasame
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-24 08:03:24
The princess Ilyana’s silver brush stilled in her hand. In the mirror, her eyes found her maid’s reflection. “She has left the palace.”

Mira, who had been waiting for this, nodded eagerly.

“Last night. And Lord Kael rode for the Malven estate at dawn.”

A cold smile touched Ilyana’s lips. It vanished only when her knight entered.

“My lady. Lord Kael has returned. Alone.”

The smile returned, genuine now.

“The full moon is tonight,” Ilyana stated, though it was not a question.

She turned.

“Hire professionals. Shadows. Send them to the Malven estate to observe only. They must not be seen.”

“Your Majesty?” Mira frowned. “Why assassins as watchers?”

“Because a simple spy would die,” Ilyana said, her voice sharp.

“That woman has a secret. A power. If my men see it, they will survive to tell me. Now, go.”

_That night_

In his room, Kael was losing his war. He wasn't drinking to forget, but to excise the memory: two plates, a crumb of bread, Thane’s unyielding posture. The moon, pale and accusin
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